Hands-on property, built over time

The story so far

These are the founder's own experience dates — not the founding date of Hearth & Stay, and not a record of client properties managed since 2012. Just an honest account of how the approach took shape.

1. 2012

   Started in property

   The founder began in property, building and maintaining a small portfolio in the North East of England — learning the trade property by property.

2. 2015

   Serviced accommodation

   Began operating serviced accommodation, getting to grips with guests, changeovers and the everyday realities of running stays.

3. Along the way

   A project in Barrow-in-Furness

   Took on a terraced property in Barrow-in-Furness, refurbished and extended it, and targeted the accommodation to contractors working near major employers. This is a separate example, outside the North East. Industry knowledge and a network were also built through active participation in property communities, masterclasses and intensive training programmes — participation, not an accreditation or qualification.

4. 2026

   First rent-to-rent

   Entered a first rent-to-rent arrangement with a landlord who understood the model and valued a long-term agreement and scheduled rent payments. No results, rent values, contract length or payment history are claimed here.